Aannnnndd, we're off! 2014's festival season launches with a brand spankin' new one in Digital Writers Festival, an offshoot of the Emerging Writers Festival that's to take place entirely online. It's a pretty cool program and I've compiled some of my picks below for you all.
The Unfinished Phrase
Thursday 13 February
I'm pretty into methods of exploring storytelling generally, particularly through digital apps and games, so this one's a bit of a no-brainer for me. That combined with discussions over multi-authored stories is sure to be pretty compelling.
Literary Sexting: Sex Writing Online
Tuesday 18 February
Sex writing! It seems to be having a bit of a hey-day in Australia at the moment, and it'll be particularly interesting to hear people talk about how online journals and platforms have opened up the discussion of it and broken taboos.
WrICE: Postcards from Singapore
Wednesday 19 February
I hadn't heard of WrICE (Writers Immersion and Cultural Exchange Program) prior to checking the program for DWF, and it seems like a pretty amazing new program. I'm always fascinated by the effect place and culture has on writing, so this should be an interesting panel in dissecting that.
Nothing's Dead That's Done Right: Print Publishing in the Age of the iPad
Friday 21 February
What it says on the tin, but something that's so topical at the moment as journals are both suffering and thriving all across the country.
From Notepad to Tweet: An Inside Look at the Digital Publishing Industry
Friday 21 February
Random House and Pan Macmillan are both at the forefront of digital publishing in Australia at the moment, so getting both of their digital-first imprints on a panel together is pretty awesome.
How to Do Digital Journalism: Breaking News vs Getting It Right
Monday 24 February
This one's a little bias as I'm a huge fan of both Amy Gray and Steph Harmon, but hey! It still looks interesting and pretty darn topical for today's headline heavy culture.
There's a lot more happening though, so don't forget to check out the full program over on their website.
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